Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ludoviciana
ID:
4081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 143 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003410

Common Names

  • Ludoviciana
  • Ludoviciana Artemisia
  • Artemisia

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia rhizomata A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Artemisia gnaphalodes gnaphalodes [unknown]
  • Artemisia purshiana purshiana [unknown]
  • Artemisia vulgaris gnaphalodes H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
  • Artemisia vulgaris gnaphalodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Artemisia vulgaris ludoviciana H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
  • Artemisia rhizomata rhizomata [unknown]
  • Artemisia ludoviciana ludoviciana [unknown]
  • Artemisia gnaphalodes diversifolia A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Artemisia vulgaris ludoviciana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Artemisia gnaphalodes Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia ludoviciana (also called White Sage, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has small yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia ludoviciana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artemisia ludoviciana sub. incompta (Nutt.) D.D.Keck
Artemisia ludoviciana sub. candicans (Rydb.) D.D.Keck
Artemisia ludoviciana sub. ludoviciana
Artemisia ludoviciana sub. redolens (A.Gray) D.D.Keck
Artemisia ludoviciana sub. albula (Wooton) D.D.Keck
Artemisia ludoviciana sub. mexicana (Spreng.) D.D.Keck
Artemisia ludoviciana sub. lindleyana (Besser) Lesica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia ludoviciana is a small yellow flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia ludoviciana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Artemisia ludoviciana

Artemisia ludoviciana is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies and meadows.

Artemisia ludoviciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia ludoviciana?

Artemisia ludoviciana

What is the common name of Artemisia ludoviciana?

Ludovician Wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia ludoviciana?

It is native to North America and is found in dry, open habitats.

Species in the Artemisia genus

Artemisia koidzumii, Artemisia subulata, Artemisia igniaria, Artemisia keiskeana, Artemisia pedunculosa, Artemisia nivalis, Artemisia japonica, Artemisia nakaii, Artemisia arenaria, Artemisia alba, Artemisia macrocephala, Artemisia carruthii, Artemisia ludoviciana, Artemisia sericea, Artemisia sodiroi, Artemisia sinanensis, Artemisia divaricata, Artemisia princeps, Artemisia occidentalisinensis, Artemisia pedatifida, Artemisia umbelliformis, Artemisia dubia, Artemisia halophila, Artemisia haussknechtii, Artemisia gobica, Artemisia desertorum, Artemisia andersiana, Artemisia filifolia, Artemisia rupestris, Artemisia moorcroftiana, Artemisia viscidissima, Artemisia stricta, Artemisia serrata, Artemisia fulgens, Artemisia dolosa, Artemisia yongii, Artemisia jordanica, Artemisia mongolica, Artemisia taibaishanensis, Artemisia dalai-lamae, Artemisia papposa, Artemisia norvegica, Artemisia oxycephala, Artemisia hancei, Artemisia viridissima, Artemisia sericea, Artemisia granatensis, Artemisia tainingensis, Artemisia polybotryoidea, Artemisia franserioides,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References